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  Muturi addressed speculation about an alleged fallout with President William Ruto and denied claims of insubordination, expressing confidence in his position within the Cabinet. Read More

  The Clerk pointed out that the letter listed various individuals, including Prof. Makau Mutua, Mukhisa Kituyi, Koki Muli, Muhoho Kenyatta, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, and former Cabinet Secretaries Fred Matiang’i and Peter Munya, as being nominated for unspecified roles. Read More

  Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi dismissed calls by a section of government leaders asking him to step down. This is despite what seems to be outright fallout with his boss president William Ruto. Muturi, while speaking during Citizen TV’s JKLive show on Wednesday, allayed concerns surrounding speculations of his looming resignation. He said there […]
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  Senators have called out National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi for skipping a crucial Senate meeting, warning him against treating the House with disregard. Their frustration stems from Mbadi’s failure to honor an invitation from the Senate Finance and Budget Committee to discuss the Budget Policy Statement (BPS) and the government’s medium-term debt management strategies. Lawmakers were left waiting on Tuesday, only for the CS to send his responses later instead of appearing in person. The move sparked outrage, with senators accusing him of undermining parliamentary oversight. In a unanimous decision, the committee rejected Mbadi’s submissions and insisted that he
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  Super Metro has broken its silence after a tragic incident involving one of its buses, where a tout allegedly pushed a passenger out of a moving vehicle over an unpaid fare. The shocking event, which occurred on Sunday in the Kahawa Wendani area along Thika Superhighway, has sparked nationwide outrage, prompting the company to take action as investigations continue. In a statement released on Wednesday, March 12, Super Metro expressed deep regret over the incident and extended heartfelt condolences to the victim’s family. The company condemned the loss of life, emphasizing its commitment to passenger safety. “We are deeply saddened
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  Clinical officers have officially called off their strike after reaching a return-to-work agreement with the national government. Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa confirmed the resolution on Wednesday, highlighting the extensive discussions that took place in recent weeks between the Ministry of Health, clinical officers, and key stakeholders to find a lasting solution to the dispute. Dr. Barasa acknowledged the vital role clinical officers play in Kenya’s healthcare system and reassured them that their grievances had been taken seriously. She announced that the Ministry of Health had agreed to have the Social Health Authority (SHA) empanel clinical officers and fast-track the
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  Despite President William Ruto’s assurances, the government has yet to secure the release of five chiefs who were abducted by suspected terrorists in Elwak, Mandera County in February. Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo provided an update on the situation on Wednesday, assuring that significant efforts are underway behind the scenes to bring the chiefs home. However, he declined to disclose specific details about the rescue mission. Omollo observed that the abduction serves as a stark reminder that security is a shared responsibility. He noted that even government administrators are vulnerable to such threats, underscoring the need for collective vigilance. “There
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  The Democratic Party of Kenya (DPK), led by Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi, has announced its decision to exit the Kenya Kwanza alliance. In a letter dated March 7, 2025, and addressed to the Kenya Kwanza Coalition Secretariat, DPK Chairman Esau Kioni and Secretary General Jacob Haji formally communicated the party’s intention to leave. He cited shifting political dynamics that have rendered its continued membership untenable. “Kindly take notice that our stay in Kenya Kwanza Coalition is no longer tenable due to the prevailing political developments,” the letter read in part. The party invoked the Termination Clause (8) of the
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  Claire Nyabayo’s dream of claiming a Ksh99 million jackpot from Betika has officially been shattered after the Court of Appeal dismissed her case, ruling that it had no power to intervene. Nyabayo, who won big in Betika’s “magic numbers” game, had hoped to challenge the betting firm’s refusal to pay her full winnings. But the court sided with Betika, blocking her final legal attempt. While delivering the ruling, Justice Mumbi Ngugi made it clear that the Court of Appeal cannot handle betting disputes. She explained that under the Betting, Lotteries, and Gaming Act, such cases must end at the High
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  Days after authorities uncovered an illegal police patrol base in Uasin Gishu, law enforcement has arrested six people for running a makeshift police cell in Kakamega town, where they unlawfully detained and extorted unsuspecting victims. The gang, which included a woman, had been impersonating police officers, terrorizing residents, and demanding bribes for fake offenses. Authorities revealed that the group carried out false arrests, demanding Ksh300 for a victim’s release. Those unable to pay were locked in a crude detention facility and subjected to physical abuse. Victims Rescued Assistant Chief Isaac Ayumba, who reported the incident, revealed that many locals had
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